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Gone viral. Stocks slid on Friday after the President announced that he was infected with COVID-19. News of the President’s health overshadowed news about jobs and reported progress on a new stimulus bill.

Waiting, wishing… Stocks closed higher yesterday after bouncing around throughout the session as all eyes are turned to Washington. Tough negotiations between Republicans, Democrats, and the Whitehouse are leaving companies… and investors in the lurch.

Hope abound. Stocks rallied yesterday on solid economic data and a glimmer of hope that lawmakers can come up with an 11th hour deal to pass a new stimulus package. Stocks ricocheted from deep losses to significant gains, ultimately closing off their highs after Mitch McConnell announced that the...

Hang in there. Stocks closed lower yesterday as investors eyed rising infection rates and trepidation ahead of last night’s debate. Consumer confidence ticked up, beating economists’ estimates, but still remained below pre-pandemic levels.

Bonanza. Stocks surged yesterday, extending Friday’s gains as investors rushed into all sectors on positive sentiment. A stream of mergers, traditional IPO’s, and SPAC offerings have given investors confidence that the market is healthy.

Sea of green. Stocks rallied on Friday as nervous investors breathed a sigh of relief. Hopes that Congress will come up with a compromise on aid helped fuel the rally, which was led by technology shares.